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Political Parties/Elections

Political Parties/Elections. Republican vs. Democrat (STEREOTYPE). Lower Taxes Limited government in the economy Favor Death Penalty Pro-Life Support Privatized Healthcare Against Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants Against Gay Marriage Oppose long-term welfare

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Political Parties/Elections

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  1. Political Parties/Elections

  2. Republican vs. Democrat(STEREOTYPE) • Lower Taxes • Limited government in the economy • Favor Death Penalty • Pro-Life • Support Privatized Healthcare • Against Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants • Against Gay Marriage • Oppose long-term welfare • Favor Democracy in Iraq • Favor Taxes to support Government Programs • Larger government involvement in economy • Against Death Penalty • Pro-Choice • Universal Government-supervised Health Care • Support Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants • Favor Gay Rights • Welfare for the Poor • War was a ploy by Bush for more oil

  3. The Primary Election *Definition: an election in which registered voters in a jurisdiction select a candidate from a political party who will enter the General Election in November. Members of each political party choose their candidates for each available office. A primary election takes place EVERY YEAR, for EVERY TYPE OF ELECTION at the local, state and federal level.

  4. Types of Primary Elections *CLOSED PRIMARY - you can only vote for the political party for which you are registered. (PA) OPEN PRIMARY – Any registered voter can choose to participate as a Republican or Democratic voter. (NH) CAUCUS – Town hall meetings of the local members of a political party to register preferences for candidates running for office. (IOWA)

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